Our Impact and the SDGs

The LIC project was launched prior to the announcement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet with activities which are directly or indirectly contributing to the progress made on several goals and targets. These are predominantly SDG 2, 5, 8, 9 and 17 as presented below. However, the SIFF investments are technically addressing several other Goals such as SDG 6 through improved irrigation schemes.

SDG Target

Examples of LIC activities

2.3 Double the agricultural productivity and the incomes of small-scale food producers through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.

- Participatory formulation of Local Business Environment Reform plans

9.3 increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, particularly in developing countries, to financial services including affordable credit and their integration into value chains and markets.